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  • First lady embarks on mission to help military families

    First Lady Michelle Obama today vowed to make the voices of U.S. military families heard in the nation's capital, and called on Americans to recognize the sacrifices made by those in uniform and their loved ones. Addressing a crowd at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., the first lady said she and Jill

  • Building a legacy of excellence: Dover named best in AMC

    Dover Air Force Base is the winner of the Air Mobility Command 2010 Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, AMC announced Tuesday. The Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and

  • Starlifter band to perform at AMC Icon final competition

    This year's contestants for the AMC Icon finals will sing along with a live band -- AMC's own "Starlifter" from the Air Force Band of Mid America. For the upcoming finals at the Scott Club, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. (Central Standard Time), Thursday, Oct. 22, the prospect of live accompaniment promises to

  • AMC's 'Total Force' partners discuss first 'staff-to-staff' meet

    Air Mobility Command Vice Commander, Lt. Gen. Rusty Findley, AMC Headquarters directors and their Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard equivalents came together for the command's first "staff-to-staff" meeting in September. The meeting was arranged to address key issues facing their

  • Soldiers discuss Air Force support as eighth OEF anniversary passes

    In the eight years since the start of Operation Enduring Freedom on Oct. 7, 2001, service members from all of the U.S. Armed Forces have had a part in making the operation a continuing success. In 2009, the Air Force is one of those partners working ever closer with its joint and coalition allies in

  • Scott AFB to host AMC Icon's finals competition

    Air Mobility Command will host the AMC Icon finals at the Scott Club on Oct. 22 from 6:30-9 p.m. with the event featuring a special performance by AMC's own Air Force Band of Mid America. As an added feature, the command finals will be broadcast to AMC installations planning an Icon viewing party.

  • Commander inaugurates first tri-service base

    The 87th Air Base Wing commander kicked off her first commander's call as she assumed the role of commander, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, to celebrate the inauguration of the nation's only tri-base military installation on Oct. 2. Dignitaries including Congressmen, local politicians, military

  • Grand Forks Airman named "Node Site Coordinator of the Year"

    After 10 months on station and 18 months time of service, an Airman from the 319th Communications Squadron was named the stateside "Node Site Coordinator of the Year" by the Defense Information System Agency. Airman 1st Class Michael J. Roy was recognized for this accomplishment by Col. John E.

  • Sergeant recruits for Reserves and federal jobs

    Covering a five-state region, recruiter Master Sgt. Gary Garnto has his hands full. He travels quarterly to meet and coordinate with commanders, potential recruits, hiring officials and civilian personnelists. Sergeant Garnto is the sole Midwest Air Force Reserve Technician Recruiter. A former

  • Communications present no 'show-stoppers' in joint-base endeavor

    Personnel from the 87th Communications Squadron finished preparing 300 computers here Sept. 18 to be installed at Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst in support of the joint-base endeavor. Fort Dix, McGuire Air Force Base and NAES Lakehurst are all combining support services in accordance with a